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Mar 27, 2008 at 4:00 AM

Professionals Day to feature Shari Peace

ORRVILLE -- The 13th annual Administrative Professionals Day will be held April 23 at The Pines Restaurant and Golf Club. The program, sponsored by My Office Products, is a presentation of the University of Akron Wayne College Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.

"Unleash Your Potential" is the presentation by Shari Peace, author, international speaker and president of Peace Talks. Peace discusses the opportunities and challenges for administrative professionals in today's workplace and simple strategies to achieve meaningful work.

The fee is $75 per person and covers the Peace presentation, breakfast, lunch, vendor giveaways and door prizes, including centerpieces donated by the J.M. Smucker Co. Store and Café. Companies may purchase a table for eight for $550.

The program begins at 8:30 a.m. at The Pines, 1319 N. Millborne Road. For more information or to register, call 330-684-8980.

Job fair on April 11 at Wayne College

ORRVILLE -- The Everyone Works Job Fair Expo will be held April 11 from noon-3:30 p.m. in the Boyer Gymnasium at the University of Akron Wayne College, 1901 Smucker Road.

Job seekers should take copies of resumes and dress in attire appropriate for a job interview. Many employers in Wayne, Holmes, Summit, Stark and Medina counties will be recruiting.

The event is co-sponsored by the Common Good Organization, the Employment and Training Connection, Goodwill Industries of Wayne and Holmes Counties, area social service agencies, the Wayne County Schools Career Center and the University of Akron Wayne College.

Workshops and resources will be available on the day of the job fair to help individuals with resumes, interview strategies and job search techniques. Job seekers can prepare and register for the job fair, as well as see available job openings on the Web site www.everybodyworks.net.

For more information, contact Carol Pleuss, coordinator of career services and assessment services, at 330-684-8928. Exhibitors wishing to set up at the job fair should contact Pleuss.

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